Trump Explodes After US Soccer Star Says She Won’t Go To ‘F*cking’ White House

REIMS, FRANCE - JUNE 24: during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Round Of 16 match between Spain and USA at Stade Auguste Delaune on June 24, 2019 in Reims, France. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
REIMS, FRANCE - JUNE 24: Megan Rapinoe of the USA celebrates following her sides victory in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Round Of 16 match between Spain and USA at Stade Auguste Delaune on June 24, 2019 in ... REIMS, FRANCE - JUNE 24: Megan Rapinoe of the USA celebrates following her sides victory in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Round Of 16 match between Spain and USA at Stade Auguste Delaune on June 24, 2019 in Reims, France. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) MORE LESS
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President Donald Trump blew up on Wednesday after Megan Rapinoe, star of the U.S. women’s soccer team, said she’s “not going to the fucking White House” if her team wins the women’s World Cup.

The feud between the President and the soccer player began when Trump told the Hill on Monday that he didn’t think Rapinoe’s silent protest during the national anthem was appropriate.

When an Eight by Eight reporter asked Rapinoe the next day if she was excited about going to the White House, she snorted.

“I’m not going to the fucking White House,” Rapinoe said. “No, I’m not going to the White House. We’re not gonna be invited.”

The soccer star, who is openly gay, is an outspoken advocate for social justice. She has described herself as a “walking protest when it comes to the Trump administration.”

Apparently stung by Rapinoe’s rejection, Trump tweeted Wednesday that “other than the NBA,” sports teams “love” coming to the White House (multiple non-NBA athletes have refused to accept Trump’s White House invitation).

“I am a big fan of the American Team, and Women’s Soccer, but Megan should WIN first before she TALKS!” Trump raged. “Finish the job!”

In an attempt to prove Rapinoe wrong, Trump said he was “now inviting the TEAM, win or lose” while ranting about her “disrespect” toward the flag and country.

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  1. Better be careful Diaper Don, Rapinoe has lots of experience kicking much bigger balls than you’ve got.

  2. Trump explodes…

    If only…

  3. This is the guy that’s going to convince North Korea & Iran to give up their nuclear programs ?

  4. And win the Nobel prize…

  5. The two most disrespectful to country at this time are Donald J Trump and Mitch McConnell, in my oppinion.

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